<p>The UK has a nutrition problem, and it's not the one most wellness influencers are shouting about. While TikTok pushes high-protein everything, Britain quietly ranks second-worst globally for fibre intake.</p><br><p>Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert joins Emilie to expose the fibre gap, reveal why Parliament is finally paying attention, and explain how protein hype has distracted us from a genuine public health crisis. Only 4% of Brits meet the 30 gram daily target, and 80% think fibre is just about bowel movements - missing its profound impact on immunity, heart health, brain function, and even longevity.</p><br><p>Rhiannon also dismantles dangerous wellness trends, explains why "what I eat in a day" videos are mostly fiction, and shares the changing gender norms behind our lost cooking culture.</p><br><p>Follow Well Enough on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellenough" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Follow Emilie on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilielaviniauk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow Rhiannon on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rhitrition/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Get Rhiannon’s book ‘The Fibre Formula’ <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fibre-Formula-Support-Immunity-Longer/dp/0241803314" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p><strong>Timecodes</strong></p><p>00:00 The Pressure to Be a Perfect Nutritionist</p><p>02:46 The Reality of “What I Eat in a Day” Videos&nbsp;</p><p>05:46 The UK's Shocking Fibre Crisis&nbsp;</p><p>09:16 Why Diet Culture Destroyed Our Relationship with Food</p><p>12:01 Rhiannon’s journey: Opera Singer to Nutritionist&nbsp;</p><p>15:46 Taking the Fibre Fight to Parliament&nbsp;</p><p>18:56 Why Fibre Has Had Such Bad PR&nbsp;</p><p>22:11 The Protein Hype Has Done Damage&nbsp;</p><p>25:21 How to Eat More Mindfully&nbsp;</p><p>28:16 Fibre for Immunity, Heart Health &amp; Your Brain</p><p>32:46 Why Women Lost Cooking Skills</p><p>35:01 Wellness Trends to Avoid&nbsp;</p><p>37:51 Why Social Connection is as Important as Nutrition&nbsp;</p><p>40:26 Simple Swaps for Better Gut Health&nbsp;</p><p>41:21 Shut Out the Noise&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Well Enough

The Independent

Why 96% lack this nutrient: Rhiannon Lambert on the UK's food crisis

MAR 25, 202642 MIN
Well Enough

Why 96% lack this nutrient: Rhiannon Lambert on the UK's food crisis

MAR 25, 202642 MIN

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<p>The UK has a nutrition problem, and it's not the one most wellness influencers are shouting about. While TikTok pushes high-protein everything, Britain quietly ranks second-worst globally for fibre intake.</p><br><p>Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert joins Emilie to expose the fibre gap, reveal why Parliament is finally paying attention, and explain how protein hype has distracted us from a genuine public health crisis. Only 4% of Brits meet the 30 gram daily target, and 80% think fibre is just about bowel movements - missing its profound impact on immunity, heart health, brain function, and even longevity.</p><br><p>Rhiannon also dismantles dangerous wellness trends, explains why "what I eat in a day" videos are mostly fiction, and shares the changing gender norms behind our lost cooking culture.</p><br><p>Follow Well Enough on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellenough" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Follow Emilie on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilielaviniauk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow Rhiannon on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rhitrition/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Get Rhiannon’s book ‘The Fibre Formula’ <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fibre-Formula-Support-Immunity-Longer/dp/0241803314" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p><strong>Timecodes</strong></p><p>00:00 The Pressure to Be a Perfect Nutritionist</p><p>02:46 The Reality of “What I Eat in a Day” Videos&nbsp;</p><p>05:46 The UK's Shocking Fibre Crisis&nbsp;</p><p>09:16 Why Diet Culture Destroyed Our Relationship with Food</p><p>12:01 Rhiannon’s journey: Opera Singer to Nutritionist&nbsp;</p><p>15:46 Taking the Fibre Fight to Parliament&nbsp;</p><p>18:56 Why Fibre Has Had Such Bad PR&nbsp;</p><p>22:11 The Protein Hype Has Done Damage&nbsp;</p><p>25:21 How to Eat More Mindfully&nbsp;</p><p>28:16 Fibre for Immunity, Heart Health &amp; Your Brain</p><p>32:46 Why Women Lost Cooking Skills</p><p>35:01 Wellness Trends to Avoid&nbsp;</p><p>37:51 Why Social Connection is as Important as Nutrition&nbsp;</p><p>40:26 Simple Swaps for Better Gut Health&nbsp;</p><p>41:21 Shut Out the Noise&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>